Sitting on a beautiful Sierra ridge top, fifteen miles north of
Nevada City, they welcome visitors for wine tasting, picnicking, tours,
and more.

They’re opened Monday through Friday, and Sunday, by appointment all year long.
And they’re opened Saturday from 11am to 5pm during Mid-February through December.

We can even set up an appointment to visit them on a Saturday from January through Mid-February.

Winemaker, Robert Hilsman, says the varietals they offer include...

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Dry Rosé

Merlot

Zinfandel

Anthony G of Rocklin CA says...

Double Oak makes some
phenomenal wines at affordable prices. They could easily charge double
for their product based on how they compare with other wineries in the
area.

They are an example for what wine drinking should be--Simple,
inexpensive and local with a complex and delicious taste.

Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery

19698 View Forever Ln,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1596

info@lucchesivineyards.com
www.lucchesivineyards.com

This Nevada County Winery specializes in traditionally crafted
wines produced in small lots to capture their varietal character and
regional qualities. Grapes in their steeply terraced vineyards called -
View Forever Vineyard - produce some of the finest wines found in the
Foothills.

They’re opened Monday through Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only

Winemaker, Kristen Vartan, says the varietals they offer include...

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Masque Red Blend

Merlot

Petite Sirah

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Red Port

Rose

Sauvignon Blanc

Shiraz / Syrah

Tempranillo

Zinfandel

Carlie D of Sacramento CA says...

Probably the best part of wine tasting (other than drinking for free) is getting to know the local's and the winery owners.

After stumbling across this
place, (no, not literally) I was impressed by the red / white selection,
and the customer service was fantastic!

Montoliva Vineyard & Winery

15629 Mt Olive Rd,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-7359

mark@montoliva.com
www.montoliva.com

Montoliva Vineyard & Winery produces Tuscan-Inspired Luxury Wines.

This Nevada County winery is known as a true Garagiste, the estate home and winery are one-in-the-same.

Mark Henry, owner & winemaker, takes his cue from the
esteemed wines of Montalcino, Tuscany. Long, slow fermentations using
special Tuscan yeasts, extended macerations and barrel aging all play to
the strengths of Sangiovese and Aglianico grapes.

We’re invited to walk through the vineyards, and fountains with
them. Then go-ahead, and pick some herbs in the garden; and, of course,
enjoy the winery.

They’re opened Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm

Mark says the varietals they offer include...

Aglianico

Due Destra -Sangiovese/Aglianico Blend

Pinot Grigio - In A Rare Off-Dry Styling

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Rosato -Sangiovese/Syrah Blend

Sangiovese

Shiraz / Syrah

Sinistra -Super
Tuscan Blend

Syrah

Outside Inn of Nevada City CA says...

Mark Henry sure loves to talk
about his old Italian style wines, so don't pop into the tasting room
if you're in a hurry.

But he's passionate about what he does and if
you're looking for a California grape twist on some fabulous Italian
style wines then definitely check out what's on tap - Mark use to be a
brewer!

We first visited this winery
during the grand opening. It was great fun and decided to go back when
it was not as crowded and hectic. This is a wonderful winery, with
great wine and very nice people. Everyone makes you feel very
comfortable.

We have enjoyed all of their wines. They make a wonderful Reserve Syrah and Syrah Port which my husband and I both love.

They have a beautiful patio area where you can sit outside, enjoy their wine and just relax.

We have been taking out family and other friends out and they have been enjoying themselves as well.

Nevada City Winery

321 Spring St,
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9463

info@ncwinery.com
www.ncwinery.com

World Class Wines With A Local Flavor! More than a few small
wineries have started in a garage, but this Nevada County winery may be
the only winery to begin that way, move on to bigger and better
quarters, and still be in a garage.

They’re opened Monday through Saturday 12 pm to 6 pm and on
Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm

Winemaker, Mark Foster, says the varietals they offer include...

Alpenglow

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Contour Proprietary Labels

Gewürztraminer

Malbec

Merlot

Petite Verdot

Petite Sirah

Rough And Ready Red

Sangiovese

Sauvignon Blanc

Shiraz / Syrah

Sonata

Tempranillo

Tempranillo Rose

Zinfandel

Nick C of Sacramento CA says...

WOO HOO!!! I am a big fan of
NC Winery. Awesome wines, that you can find at local stores, or go
directly to the source to buy at your heart's content. Never had a bad
experience wine tasting here, always friendly.

Be nice, and if they like
you, ask about the wine tour. They take you downstairs and show you the
fermenters and where the wine is stored and talk through the process. I
wish I could remember that guy's name who took us on our tour- he was
awesome.

Go for their Cabernets and
our whole extended family has fallen in love with their Gewurztraminer-
nothing like that and peach cobbler in the summer. Goes very well with
seafood also.

Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery

12888 Spenceville Rd,
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-3321

info@pilotpeak.com
www.pilotpeak.com

This Nevada County winery offers a very unique way to sample their wine tastings... it's called "Comparative Wine Tasting".

Greeting us with a glass of chilled wine, they ask about us - our
preferences, and so on. They include a plate of "pairings" - appetizers
- to enjoy, too.

My friends and I visited this
winery's tasting room today and we greeted by friendly and attentive
staff members. Each recommended their favorite Zinfandels, and we were
sold on the "Old Clone Zinfandel " Mmm...an affordable $16 price point.

There was another zin
available to try, but it was not as tasty to us. It was called the
"Phil's blend". Named after Phil--the head guy who grows the grapes and
makes the wine. Oops. I didn't mean to knock your personal "blend". Oh
well.

Sierra Starr Vineyard and Winery is a small family run operation.
They have a Sirius Sipper Wine Club. Siriusly!! ha...

The tasting room was a nice stop on the "Foothills Celebration" food and wine festival we attended today.

On Saturdays
they have live music to go along with great wine tasting.

Solune Winegrowers

16303 Jewett Ln,
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 271-0990

taste@solunewinery.com
www.solunewinery.com

This Nevada County winery’s mission is to provide distinctive wines with intensity, complexity, balance and varietals clarity.

So... whether we’re just starting our historic admiration with
wine or have fallen for its many charms, Solune gives us many compelling
reasons to continue indulging our fancy in a cordial, friendly
ambiance.

They’re opened Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm

Winemaker, Jacques Mercier, says the varietals they offer include...

Barbera

Cabernet Franc

Fleur De Lune - Gewurz/Muscat Blend

Petite Sirah

Port

Sauvignon Blanc

Tempranillo

Titan Red Blends

Zinfandel

Outside Inn of Nevada City CA says...

If you get a chance to stop
at the winery's tasting room it's worth the visit, the staff is
passionate about what they do and would love to share their in depth
knowledge with you. Sample some award winning wine and then sit outside
under the umbrella and enjoy the beautiful setting.